How to get from South Station to Roslindale by bus and train?

From South Station to Roslindale by bus and train

To get from South Station to Roslindale in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from South Station station to Blue Hill Avenue station. Next, take the 30 bus from Cummins Hwy @ Woodhaven St station to Washington St @ Whipple Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

57min$4.10
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Bus - 3030
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Station
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #5721 | Forge Park/495
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cummins Hwy @ Woodhaven St
    ID 16459
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Whipple Ave
    ID 639
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Andrew station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 35 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

51min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1616
Bus - 3535
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Andrew
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Forest Hills Via South Bay Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Dedham Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Roslindale

The distance between South Station, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 8.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Roslindale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown
  • Tufts Medical Center

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd
  • Federal St @ Matthews St
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Firth Rd.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills
  • Bellevue
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St @ Firth Rd
  • 144 Walter St Opp Mendum St
  • Walter St @ Mendum St

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From South Station to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Andrew station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 35 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

51min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1616
Bus - 3535
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Andrew
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Forest Hills Via South Bay Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Dedham Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Bus line 30.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 16, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station and Roslindale in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station to Roslindale in Boston?

    The FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train line goes from #5721 | Forge Park/495 station near South Station to Blue Hill Avenue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Blue Hill Avenue station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Roslindale in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station and Roslindale in Boston by train and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station to get to Roslindale in Boston?

    Get on the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from the #5721 | Forge Park/495 station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station and Roslindale in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Blue Hill Avenue stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

  • When is the first train from South Station to Roslindale in Boston?

    The first train from South Station to Roslindale in Boston is Needham. It leaves the South Station station at 1:50 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from South Station to Roslindale?

    The ride from South Station to Roslindale costs $4.10.

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